PAU International Student Film Festival (PAUISFF) 2026 returns for its third edition as a vibrant celebration of the next generation of African filmmakers and storytellers. This year’s theme, Unboxed: Your Africa, Your Story, invites bold, original, and authentic cinematic voices from across the continent to challenge conventions, reimagine narratives, and share fresh perspectives on Africa and its people.
Holding from 15–17 October 2026 at the Pan-Atlantic University main campus in Lagos, Nigeria, PAUISFF 2026 promises an exciting blend of glamour, intellectual depth, creative exchange, and the discovery of daring new talents shaping the future of African cinema. The festival provides a dynamic platform for student filmmakers to showcase their work, engage with industry professionals, build collaborations, and gain recognition within a vibrant community of film lovers, scholars, and creatives.
Overall Best Film
Best PAU Film
Best Director
Best Story
Best Acting (Male)
Best Acting (Female)
Best Documentary
Best Sound Design
Best Editing
Best Cinematography
Best Production Design
Best Animation
Audience Choice Award
Sponsored Categories
The Amaka Igwe Gender Equity Film Prize
The YMSA Creativity in Learning Award
The PAU Press African Academic Publishing Documentary Prize